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Joe Turkel

Acting · Born July 15, 1927 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Joseph Turkel (July 15, 1927 – June 27, 2022) was an American actor. A career character actor, he was noted for his craggy Bronx looks and distinctive, penetrating voice. Turkel worked steadily from 1949 to 1998 in both films and television, including in the Stanley Kubrick films The Killing (1956), Paths of Glory (1957), and The Shining (1980). He still made the occasional appearance at fan conventions into his 90s.

Movies with Joe Turkel

• The Shining (1980) — Lloyd
• Blade Runner (1982) — Tyrell
• The Killing (1956) — Tiny
• Paths of Glory (1957) — Pvt. Pierre Arnaud
• Friendly Persuasion (1956) — Poor Loser (uncredited)
• Dangerous Days: Making Blade Runner (2007) — Self
• The Hindenburg (1975) — Detective Moore
• The Sand Pebbles (1966) — Bronson
• The St. Valentine's Day Massacre (1967) — Jake 'Greasy Thumb' Guzik
• Warlock (1959) — Chet Haggin (uncredited)
• The Devil's Eight (1969) — Sam
• Johnny Cool (1963) — Hoodlum